I inherited one from my grandma, it was her dads that be bought right when they came out in the 60s, he had multiple large ranches in arkansas and Oklahoma and he needed it for snakes or coyotes, i really needed more info on it and this Video was great, it was very detailed.
used one at ft hood tx in 1983 my qtrs were 1/4 mile frome indoor rang instead of lunch id ride to range show gvt id armor give you a hs 22 a box of 50lr & 20ft pistol target ashign you a lane with auto ertreave free of charge id shoot 50 rds get back in time to get a burger& fries + a milkshake at the chow hall i like the gun so much next pay day went into kileen and bought one for about a hrundred bucks even threw in a free brick of rem 22lr god i loved TX
Thanks, Michael. Your Hi-Standard Sport King presentation stands out for being clearly presented, literate, articulate, well-shot, and unusual in your willingness to go over every detail in an unhurried and comprehensive manner. Congratulations. Other gun aficionados, take note.
The dovetail slide lever barrel release models are older. Just picked up a Supermatic with the slide lever, ported bull barrel, slide lock and adjustable sights. After doing some research, I learned it was made in 1951, the original year of production. Made in New Haven, the original factory. Love it! Shooting it for the first time today. This video was very helpful in understanding what I was buying.
I inherited my father's HD Military and also have a Model GD that I bought from a guy that I deer hunted with. The HD was used by my father as a Bullseye gun in the 60s and he won dozens of trophies and medals with it. I still like to take them out to the range just for the fun of it as my competitive shooting is open class IPSC, so it's fun to sometimes just go out and go slow and have fun plus they make great guns to start new shooters.
Thanks for the info Michael! I have a sport king that I inherited. Very clean, doesn't look like it was ever fired more than a couple mags worth. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the mag for it, so I picked one up at a gun show recently for $50(original). Can't wait to take it out!
Just received one of these from my sister in law who doesn't remember where she got it. It was in a generic gun case with no documentation. Thanks for explaining the differences. The gun has been very neglected. She ran about 400 rounds of ammo through it in a 10 year period and didn't clean it once. The barrel was stuck to the frame because of that. Took a bit of gun oil, time, and a few light taps from a rubber mallet to finally free it up. The back slide was really sticky until I oiled it, now it's fine. Definitely for right hand shooters the way the grip is shaped though.
Thanks for all the info Michael. Really helps me understand the High Standard more. I just found a nickel/stainless Sport King at an antique shop for $580. and jumped on it. Looks brand new, black grips with the serial letter as G1138. and believe it was produced around 1974 or 75. This is my 2nd High Standard in my collection and really enjoy them. Thank you again for all your insight !! Greg
That first sport king with the removable barrel was my grandfathers favorite pistol and was the first pistol i ever held and one of the first i was taught safety with..it was stolen after he passed and i never saw it again.
Hey Micheal, I have a Field King, white plastic grips with the slide hold back feature. Was my granddads. Came with two heavy barrels, one 6 1/2 and 4 1/2. He shot target at the local sportsman club .22 pistol league. Price is written on the box it came in, $73.65!
Just a great video ! Thank you. I have always loved HS. They are such a value and I find them equal or better than many of the big named manufactures of there day.
@@hammerthor6441 WOW! What a history behind your pistol. Truly an heirloom piece. If you are ever in coastal NC look me up and we will do a video and show it off.
I have a High Standard Model 104 Olympic .22LR Target Pistol with Barrel Weights given to me by my Grandfather and I love it!! Shoots so smooth and accurate!!
You mentioned a whole clip-full of model names and I never heard 'plink!'. I've got the "SHARPSHOOTER - M" wood handles w' thumb rest, slide stop, post, adj. sight. (the checkering is immaculate)
This is a very informative video. I take it that you love the High Standard pistols, which is very understandable. I, however have a much earlier model H.S. HD Military grade with a long barrel that was supposedly used for training the troops in just about every member whether it was the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or whatever. They were used extensively for training for accuracy and handling. It is an awesome pisto; with a very heavy barrel and still shoots excellently. Maybe you could do a video on earlier models, that would be awesome.
I love what you have done for us. You took away much of my confusion. I am new to these guns and I was overwhelmed by the variation. After watching your Video, I feel much better. Thank you beautiful person.
I have an original Sport King and a Browning Nomad, neither of which have slide stops nor stay open after the last shot. On UA-cam I saw someone using plastic drywall anchors from Amazon as snap caps. These can be loaded in the Sport King and Nomad as well as any other .22 LR auto magazines and cycle just fine. At the range I load the snap cap as the first round in the mag, then fill the rest with live ammunition. No round counting. No dry fires. Cheap solution! Thanks!
It is obvious you take great pride in your High Standard pistols and they look to be in beautiful condition. I have a Sport King, which was manufactured in the early 70's. A friend gave it to me, as he no longer wanted it. His son had left it in the woods for several weeks. I did would I could with steel wool and WD40, and it actually shoots quite well. It doesn't look too great, though. Nice video
+Rory Gallagherfan Thanks! I would not worry about the surface rust as long as it functions well. If you keep it clean and lubed it will serve you well. They are comfortable guns to shoot, and easy to clean. That was a nice gift to receive. I just received a Winchester model 190 rifle as a gift. It was stored in a sealed case and had considerable surface rust but as I inspected it internally, it appeared to have been shot very little if at all.. I have done as you did just cleaned and lubed it. Have not got to shoot it yet but expect it will shoot well. It's nice when you receive an unexpected gift that is fun to use. Better than a tie!!
The only Hi Standard pistols I could find are at my local gun place. They have been there since the 1940,s and are still going strong thankfully. They had a Supermatic Citation and Supermatic Citation ll. I got the first one because it is in like new condition with 4 magazines. It is a beautiful gun and a real great one to shoot. It’s right there with my S&W Performance Center 41, Buckmark Hunter, Woodsman Target, and Target Champion for trigger quality and accuracy. I may go get the Supermatic Citation ll soon if it just continues to sit there. However they will need to lower the price a bit because of it’s condition. They had several older model 41,s and those sold fast
I had a HS Trophy Matic during the late 70s. On sand bag rest the gun would shoot groups almost one hole at 25 yards and believe it or not I used Federal High velocity ammo. Federal doesn't make the same ammo as they did back then. Mine was made in Hamden, CN. When High Standard went BK, they moved to Texas and later I purchased one made there. It was a piece of junk by jams and accuracy and at 25 yards my Ruger MK2 would out shoot it.
Jeremiah Gavlinski Thanks! My goal is to provide useful information and have fun. I did not get to take this gun out shooting is this video but I will get out and show it shooting it a future video. Some of my videos get pretty dry, like my 22 ammo review, but I am trying to get practical information across. Thanks for watching, and if you get a chance please check out some of my other videos. I'll try to get one a week out.
Michael Bell Quick question, I notice national magazine and triple K on the web, and I assume the magazines out of the new Texas based high standard would work. What do you find works best?
Miss ShadowWalker When I bought guns I always looked for ones offered with more than one magazine. All of my magazines are vintage. There are subtle differences between some of the models. I think as long as you tell them which model you have then they should work. If you do buy some after market mags please let us know how they work. What model and what features does your High Standard pistol have?
i have a 103 space gun with a U.S. stamp on it. .gramps used it when he was in competition.. always gets the most questions at the range.. and theyr simply amazed when i take out tennis balls at 100yds no prob :)
@@roboink Not unusual. High Standards are very choosy about how the magazine lips are formed. High Standards do not have feed ramps, so the magazines are critical to feeding. Your magazine needs to be "tuned up" Here is the tool you need. Works great, with a little trial and error your mags will be feeding fine. www.ebay.com/itm/High-Standard-Magazine-Adjustment-Tool-Hi-Slant-Military-Grips-Made-in-USA/231719783755?epid=1039261329&hash=item35f3934d4b:g:6ggAAOSwA4dWHU1O
My step-son received one of the lever take down Sport King models from his grandfather. Lately I had a problem with jamming I found out the mags are the wrong ones for this gun I just ordered one from fromTriple K magazines I hope this fixes my problems. I really like shooting this gun when it works.
toddlfrank Please let us know how the Triple K magazines work. There are subtle differences in some of my magazines. I just bought guns with at least 2 original mags with each gun. I would like to know what people find when the try the Triple K mags.
I have two of these great .22 pistols! One with the sliding dovetail barrel and one with the barrel stud. Was wondering why one had a barrel that wouldn't slide off.... Now I know, thanks.
I have a Sport King built around 1970. Beautiful piece and never a problem. I wonder how those off brand magazine work out for these. I may just take it apart today and do a cleaning. I'll check back in and let you know if my barrel release button works as easily as the one in the vid. I wish! Great vid. Thanks.
+Glenn Hanson The barrel release will be stiff if it has not been used much. Clean and lube and it will smooth out. Please let me know if aftermarket mags work or don't work in your Sport King.
One thing you don't get into is the Delayed Blow Back extended breach and recessed bolt feature of the 51/ 52 Hi-STD Supermatic and Field King models. Field King not to be confused with the the Sport King although they did overlap when the factory moved from New Heartford. These 51/52 Hi-STD Browning designed delayed blow back semi-auto target 22Lr pistols died because they were too expensive to produce. They offered higher muzzle velocity and cleaner operation. Needless to say the American Marine Core won the 1958 Olympics in this category using the 51/52 Browning designed Supermatic 22Lr pistol. The Hi-STD 51/52 Supermatic and Field King were undoubtedly the BEST Browning designed 22Lr Target Pistol ever made better then the famous FN Browning productions .
The "Supermatic" was only made between mid 1951 and 52 along the later model the "Field King" to about mid 1953 - Both had the recessed bolt for the delayed blow back feature - These are the only true Supermatics with exchangeable delayed blow back barrels. At 10:10 that's a 1953 "Field King" with the delayed blow back feature - Could have been mislabeled as a "Sport King" when the plant was cutting manufacturing costs. To cut costs, Hi-STD introduced the Sport King - Citation...etc models without the delayed Blow Back feature and added the Supermatic idiom for advertising.
hey, just came across this video. Very helpful. I inherited an S-101 Supermatic with a long and short barrel from my uncle when he passed. Unfortunately, he was unable to really care for it towards the end and it has some minor surface rust. I was trying to determine how to swap barrels when I found this video. Unfortunately the barrel release is stuck but at least I now know how it is supposed to work. I am guessing some penetrating oil, some time and some persuasion will be necessary to remove and really clean the gun up. Hopefully she will be ready to rock in a few weeks.
Hey Micheal I'm back: Regarding the Hi-STD 22Lr Supermatic and Field King New Heartford 51/52 models with delayed blow back feature and interchangeable barrels; CCI Blazer STD velocity 1050 fps 40 grain ammo works great in them. DO NOT use Hi-Velocity 36 grain ammo as it will cause malfunctions and pound the pistol to death. ;o)
Remington BS bulk pack tried to grenade mine with a squib. Gun took it like a champ. Had to hammer a brass rod down the barrel to punch the bullet, and it's still shooting the 10 inch gong at 100. Thing is just silly. And now it's shooting cci.
I've got one with the lever, but barrel weights are in the way (so I can't tell) and I've tried pull out and up. Does not move. Sure I can do a cleaning rod or snake if I had to. Seems to be all original as sturdy as heck, but going to need cleaning at some point. Guess either rubber mallet or short dowel and light hammer. But remove weights first, I think, to see what its config is before I go mucking it up.
thank you mr. bell ill keep you posted on how it all goes and progresses ,i had not ever even considered a suppressor before but after you showed me how fine of a host the sport king is i think i will do it. now to save up the funds as i just spent my allowance on a .45 acp . i spend the money i save from not smoking cigs on things i want and it keeps me off cigs. 3 years now its worked fine. guitars guns fishing gear all with cig money , so ill order a barrel first , the sport king is at shop having a set of grips installed i purchased that fit terribly. im in rural north florida on acre but i have anti gunner neighbors that get excited even if i shoot gamo .22 air guns so silencer is perfect addition hehehe. again thanks for your fine video and collection of sport king and high standards. very best regards fine sir
My brother lives in Williston FL. He has a 20 acre sand pit he shoots in. Good luck on your build. Please check out out channel and other videos when you get a chance.
hey there mr. bell do you happen to need a safety side grip for any of you sport kings? i have orig. brown extra and what do you think is fair price for bbl. thread job on sport king?
Any idea where to look for extra mags? Need a couple for an SK-100. ALSO, almost everything I'm seeing online is suggesting you NOT fire high power rounds in these things. I think I would stick with .22 L , not LR or mini mag type ammo.
Great video. enjoyed it a lot. I have a flite king 22 short. I am looking for a 6 inch barrel. Had both barrels but the 6 inch over the years had been lost. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Thanks, I have never tried the TripleK mags. Sorry I can't help there. A pistol with extra original mags is a good selling point with vintage guns like these. If you do try the aftermarket mags, please share your experience here for others to see. Thanks for watching!
I have a 50's vintage Sport King, no locking slide, lever actuated lock for removing barrel . Alas, with a broken firing pin! I need an owner's manual and schematic/parts listing.
@@aemsziganti4243 I replaced my broken firing pin, it was easy! Pull off the slide, drive out a small pin that retains the firing pin, replace firing pin and put the retaining pin back in. Got my parts through Numrich.
Thanks for showing your unique collection very interesting Which Barrel is more accurate that you found the pinned Barrel or the one that just slides and snaps on and which barrel length and model I would imagine the longer ones would be more accurate
Both types of barrels lock down tight. Longer barrels give you a longer sight radius which would make the biggest difference in shooting these accurately for the average shooter.
I am about to inherit a High Standard Sport King Lightweight, the one at 4:15, I hope it's not a .22 short, seeing as I only saw a picture of it. Thanks for the info
Very helpful video. Do you ever have issues with the mags falling out, or dovetailing with the original mag? If so, which does it the least? What ammo do you find fits these best? I have experienced modern ammo not fitting as well in vintage guns.
I have not had mags fall out. I try to keep the original mag with the specific gun. Mags do not interchange as well as you think they should. Federal bulk has a small slightly "pointy" projectile and works well for me in these pistols.
I was very impressed with the accuracy from it. The one I have the grips are broken a little and I’m going to try and make my own from some scrap wood I have. I’m wondering if you knew where I could get aftermarket magazines or that pin barrel?
I have a vintage Sport King that I enjoy shooting very much. It is a great pistol to teach 1st timers with also. Thanks for this very informative video. Did you ever shoot at the Marriottsville Muzzle Loader shoots years ago? I seem to remember a Mike Bell from there.
+Michael Bell (mbell556) I see. You are the Mike of Bell Brass Cartridges, I assume? Is there a site which tells the history of that company or do you have a video which explains the same.
No, I am just a recently retired surgeon. My kids started me on this "video journey". I've been collecting, shooting and building guns for the last 25 years or so.
For me your video was very informative. ..I have a hd Olympic 101 (o-101) circa 1957. It came with 2 magazines that function poorly. It has been tough trying to find replacements. Everyone is out of stock. I'll try again beginning with Numrich and if you have suggestions I would appreciate them. Thanks for the video.
Hi Michael! Great video! I have my grandfather's High Standard Sport King, and a few questions... 1. Do you know of anywhere I can get left-handed grips? The thumb rest on the the left side of the gun makes it hard for a lefty! 2. How can I I find the year that mine was produced? 3.Do you know where I can find extra magazines? 4. Mine seems to be a competition model, has a very long barrel (without actually measuring maybe 7 1/4"). Do you know where I can find a different barrel to have threaded for a suppressor? I'm pretty sure you actually answered all my questions in your video, but I am super hard of hearing... Thank you for everything!
Thanks Daniel. 1) You may be able to get grips that are smooth on both sides, getting rid of the thumb rest. Look at GunBroker. 2) Google using the serial # and model to research the "date of manufacture" 3) Magazines may be found on GunBroker. Make sure they are for your specific model. Triple K also makes some. If you buy yhem from Brownell's and they don't fit, you can return them. 4) The barrel depends on if it has the stud . Numrich has the stud type of barrels. Otherwise you can keep searching on GunBroker for someone to put one up for bid. Thanks for watching!
Like the video, very well done, you know how the barrel release comes out of the front, Is it the pin just above, mine is sticking in when you reinstall the barrel. The whole gun was repaired after a fire, but incorrectly, and they even lost the slide stop on the right side, It's an olympic Thanks
Field strip by removing the barrel, then slide comes off. At this point just clean and lube everything you can get to with CLP or synthetic motor oil. Then reassemble. What model do you have?
Great video. It did answer many questions. The category of these pistols is confusing to the beginner. I have my eye on one it’s been in my local gun shop for at least a year. Now I have additional info. So thank you. I remember I glanced at it a few weeks ago and it had a ported barrel so I’m guessing it’s one of the higher end versions. However if I recall correctly it did say sport king on it. I’ll have to check it out again my next visit. The only features I’m interested in are removable barrels and slide hold open. In California we can’t have suppressors so that’s a none issue in my case. I’m guessing the higher end ones have all the same features as the mid range guns plus additional accessories. Heavy barrels with weights or longer Barrels etc.. is that correct?
I looked at the pistol I mentioned yesterday it’s a field king Heavy barrel with oval slot ports two one on each side, in a V configuration looking down the barrel on either side of the front sight. It has bolt release, and a slide off type barrel not the post/ stud type. 6 3/4 in. barrel and adjustable rear sight. It’s in very good to excellent condition. Is the field king a step up from the sport king type ??? This one I’m looking at has the features I want.
I have a mode E with bull barrel, very accurate, has holster wear on barrel and a small chip on one of the grips. Do you know the history of this version, I was told they were used in military training
Great video. I own an older Sport King model, the one without a right side slide release. I'm seeking replacement grips. Would you have suggestions as to were I could find grips to fit my pistol?
Inherited pistol in 22 LR On the side is stamped HI-STANDARD MODEL "A" . It is also stamped: MADE IN USA THE HIGH STANDARD MFG CO NEW HAVEN CONN. The barrel appears to be pinned and does not appear to have a bolt hold open feature. Trigger has grooves on it. The serial number starts with 916. It is used. Any idea where I can look for the value of this ?
hello, i subbed ya. i was left a #103 supermatic citation in mint condition and sent to H.S. to get checked out. has the muzzle brake that is held on with set screws, 2- sliding weights, 4- mags. the barrel is like 7"-8" barrel. with the stud. Question where can i buy a shorter barrel? thanks.
Which type of connection to the frame does it have? A stud or the channel? Numrich had the stud barrels for sale. I may have an extra one in the shop if they are all out. Do you want it threaded?
Hey Michael, I have a Hi Standard 22 long rifle model GB that my father owned and it hasn't been fired for several decades. I inspected it for use but it appeared that there were some inside parts missing. Would you know where I could locate a schematic to assist in bringing this piece back to usable condition?
I had a High Standard Trophy Matic in the early 80s. On sandbag rest if would shoot almost hole through hole at 25 yards and I used Federal Copper Point high velocity ammo. High Standard went BK and went to Texas. Texas H.S. produced nothing but junk after that and accuracy was so bad that a Ruger .22 would out shoot it.
very informative video. love it. I inherit a High standard Victor from my dad and from some document stuck in his old gun case, it was bought in the USA around 1970s. (I'm in Thailand, BTW). it still shoot great except some brand of ammo feed high and stuck. seems like when the slide was not recoiled (like after dryfire or after a dud), it need a lot of force to pull the slide. is this normal? appreciate any suggestion. about 7 years ago, bought a barrel weight for victor from a website but it won't fit. screw slot seems to misalign or the weight was intended for the newer reproduction.
Do not dryfire these pistols. As far as the ammo, pick the brand that works the best for your pistol and just use that. Make sure you clean and lube the gun well before firing and see if it still sticks after a dud, but again, do not dryfire.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 thanks for your reply. I wasn"t clear previously. usually I put spent casing or snapcap in the chamber. question, do u usually store the pistol cocked or uncocked
Hey I have a sport king model and the trigger won't reset anyone know how to fix it? It works great but you have to push the trigger forward after each shot any idea?
Hello Michael, I really enjoyed your video!! I was wondering what a Hi Standard GE in awesome shape may be worth?I know it is highly desired in the Hi Standard Collectors realm. I understand they only made 2900 GE models. would you have any idea of its value?
Great Video, It is very difficult to get information on these guns. I recently bought a Supermatic Trophy. However, there seems to be three Models, ie 103, 106 and 107. How can I tell which model I have as it is not marked anywhere. Thanks, Paul
@@MichaelBellmbell556 : Thanks for the response, but this one is not marked anywhere. My gunsmith says that it is early 64 and still in great shape. I'll try to send a photo soon.
I just got a high standard m-103 sport king with the standard barrel and a 17in barrel with a metal stock. Have you ever seen one with a rifle barrel and metal stock option? I've been looking and can't find anything.
Mike , good video, anyway can you help me find parts, magazines. I love the one I have , but I learned somethings, I broke the firing pin soon as I shot a cci mini mag. So all subsonic now, but parts are hard to find.
nice video but I shot competition with a hi standard I sold it because I found that it jammed a lot now I just plink with a walther P22 which jams less but I don't think that any 22 auto is free from jamming
+George Ryans Look at my 22 ammo video if you get a chance. Try different ammo. You might find that a certain "type" will function more reliably in each firearm.
Are these some hi dollar .22Lr pistols ? I believe they are on the expensive side !!!! They favor and look a lot like the Browning Buck Mark .22LR pistols !!!
They are high quality vintage pistols. More similar to the old colts and Brownings of their time. They are very ergonomic and comfortable to shoot and easy to take apart and clean.
Michael, I have the sport king with the stud barrel. I disassembled and cleaned it. After it sat a couple of days, the trigger is stiff and won't spring back after pulling the trigger. I have to push the trigger back out for it to cock again. Can you tell me what you think would cause this? Thanks! Do you have an email I can contact you?
My grandfather has a sport king and it's made me want one for years now. Absolutely love how ergonomic the grip is with your thumb
It fits nicely in the hand!
I inherited one from my grandma, it was her dads that be bought right when they came out in the 60s, he had multiple large ranches in arkansas and Oklahoma and he needed it for snakes or coyotes, i really needed more info on it and this Video was great, it was very detailed.
Thanks for watching. If you get a chance please check out my channel.
used one at ft hood tx in 1983 my qtrs were 1/4 mile frome indoor rang instead of lunch id ride to range show gvt id armor give you a hs 22 a box of 50lr & 20ft pistol target ashign you a lane with auto ertreave free of charge id shoot 50 rds get back in time to get a burger& fries + a milkshake at the chow hall i like the gun so much next pay day went into kileen and bought one for about a hrundred bucks even threw in a free brick of rem 22lr god i loved TX
The good old days!!!
Thanks, Michael. Your Hi-Standard Sport King presentation stands out for being clearly presented, literate, articulate, well-shot, and unusual in your willingness to go over every detail in an unhurried and comprehensive manner. Congratulations. Other gun aficionados, take note.
Thank you and please check out my channel if you get a chance.
@chris mclaughlin Went right on. Stud style.
The dovetail slide lever barrel release models are older. Just picked up a Supermatic with the slide lever, ported bull barrel, slide lock and adjustable sights. After doing some research, I learned it was made in 1951, the original year of production. Made in New Haven, the original factory. Love it! Shooting it for the first time today. This video was very helpful in understanding what I was buying.
Thanks for watching.
I inherited my father's HD Military and also have a Model GD that I bought from a guy that I deer hunted with. The HD was used by my father as a Bullseye gun in the 60s and he won dozens of trophies and medals with it. I still like to take them out to the range just for the fun of it as my competitive shooting is open class IPSC, so it's fun to sometimes just go out and go slow and have fun plus they make great guns to start new shooters.
They are great guns.
I have a model A I am refurbishing. Thank you for taking your time for such an informative and very clear video.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the info Michael! I have a sport king that I inherited. Very clean, doesn't look like it was ever fired more than a couple mags worth. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the mag for it, so I picked one up at a gun show recently for $50(original). Can't wait to take it out!
Just received one of these from my sister in law who doesn't remember where she got it. It was in a generic gun case with no documentation. Thanks for explaining the differences. The gun has been very neglected. She ran about 400 rounds of ammo through it in a 10 year period and didn't clean it once. The barrel was stuck to the frame because of that. Took a bit of gun oil, time, and a few light taps from a rubber mallet to finally free it up. The back slide was really sticky until I oiled it, now it's fine. Definitely for right hand shooters the way the grip is shaped though.
Thanks for all the info Michael. Really helps me understand the High Standard more. I just found a nickel/stainless Sport King at an antique shop for $580. and jumped on it. Looks brand new, black grips with the serial letter as G1138. and believe it was produced around 1974 or 75. This is my 2nd High Standard in my collection and really enjoy them. Thank you again for all your insight !! Greg
That first sport king with the removable barrel was my grandfathers favorite pistol and was the first pistol i ever held and one of the first i was taught safety with..it was stolen after he passed and i never saw it again.
sad
Hey Micheal, I have a Field King, white plastic grips with the slide hold back feature. Was my granddads. Came with two heavy barrels, one 6 1/2 and 4 1/2. He shot target at the local sportsman club .22 pistol league. Price is written on the box it came in, $73.65!
Very nice!!
NEVER sell it.
Don't worry, Mike. I won't!
Just a great video ! Thank you. I have always loved HS. They are such a value and I find them equal or better than many of the big named manufactures of there day.
I have a High standard model A. What a weapon! Comfortable in your hands, accurate.
They feel so good and solid in the hand.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 Yes it does. It was my father's. He carried it in Iceland during WW2. It's very unique.
@@hammerthor6441 WOW! What a history behind your pistol. Truly an heirloom piece. If you are ever in coastal NC look me up and we will do a video and show it off.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 it's a deal.
I have a High Standard Model 104 Olympic .22LR Target Pistol with Barrel Weights given to me by my Grandfather and I love it!! Shoots so smooth and accurate!!
Thar's a very nice model and they bring a good price.
I just picked up a 6-3/4" tapered barrel sport king #103, barrel stud release, fixed sights, and a slide lock for 300 bux.
Nice!
Great video with pertinent information not readily accessed easily on other sites I love these older US made 22's I have several Citations and Victors
You mentioned a whole clip-full of model names and I never heard 'plink!'. I've got the "SHARPSHOOTER - M" wood handles w' thumb rest, slide stop, post, adj. sight. (the checkering is immaculate)
This is a very informative video. I take it that you love the High Standard pistols, which is very understandable. I, however have a much earlier model H.S. HD Military grade with a long barrel that was supposedly used for training the troops in just about every member whether it was the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or whatever. They were used extensively for training for accuracy and handling. It is an awesome pisto; with a very heavy barrel and still shoots excellently. Maybe you could do a video on earlier models, that would be awesome.
thanks for watching. I do not have an HD model. All of t
I love what you have done for us. You took away much of my confusion. I am new to these guns and I was overwhelmed by the variation. After watching your Video, I feel much better. Thank you beautiful person.
Thanks! If you have any specific questions not in the video, fire away.
I have an original Sport King and a Browning Nomad, neither of which have slide stops nor stay open after the last shot. On UA-cam I saw someone using plastic drywall anchors from Amazon as snap caps. These can be loaded in the Sport King and Nomad as well as any other .22 LR auto magazines and cycle just fine. At the range I load the snap cap as the first round in the mag, then fill the rest with live ammunition. No round counting. No dry fires. Cheap solution! Thanks!
Great idea, and very useful with these old classics as spare parts are hard to find. Thank you!
Fantastic video. Thank you very much for sharing this information and keeping the dialogue alive.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Watch the seers, had to send mine back twice, triger was so light it went through a clip. Blew the hell out of the rabbit.
So your gun went it to full auto.
Great video sir! Very informative, you answered all of my questions pertaining High Standard pistols, thank you for sharing your knowledge.🇺🇸
Thanks for watching!
It is obvious you take great pride in your High Standard pistols and they look to be in beautiful condition. I have a Sport King, which was manufactured in the early 70's. A friend gave it to me, as he no longer wanted it. His son had left it in the woods for several weeks. I did would I could with steel wool and WD40, and it actually shoots quite well. It doesn't look too great, though. Nice video
+Rory Gallagherfan Thanks! I would not worry about the surface rust as long as it functions well. If you keep it clean and lubed it will serve you well. They are comfortable guns to shoot, and easy to clean. That was a nice gift to receive. I just received a Winchester model 190 rifle as a gift. It was stored in a sealed case and had considerable surface rust but as I inspected it internally, it appeared to have been shot very little if at all.. I have done as you did just cleaned and lubed it. Have not got to shoot it yet but expect it will shoot well. It's nice when you receive an unexpected gift that is fun to use. Better than a tie!!
The only Hi Standard pistols I could find are at my local gun place. They have been there since the 1940,s and are still going strong thankfully. They had a Supermatic Citation and Supermatic Citation ll. I got the first one because it is in like new condition with 4 magazines. It is a beautiful gun and a real great one to shoot. It’s right there with my S&W Performance Center 41, Buckmark Hunter, Woodsman Target, and Target Champion for trigger quality and accuracy. I may go get the Supermatic Citation ll soon if it just continues to sit there. However they will need to lower the price a bit because of it’s condition. They had several older model 41,s and those sold fast
Nice!
I had a HS Trophy Matic during the late 70s. On sand bag rest the gun would shoot groups almost one hole at 25 yards and believe it or not I used Federal High velocity ammo. Federal doesn't make the same ammo as they did back then. Mine was made in Hamden, CN. When High Standard went BK, they moved to Texas and later I purchased one made there. It was a piece of junk by jams and accuracy and at 25 yards my Ruger MK2 would out shoot it.
All of mine are older guns made in Hamden.
For the older models I would put a dummy round as my last to prevent me from accidentally dry firing it:)
Detailed, video full of useful information. Good Job.
Jeremiah Gavlinski Thanks! My goal is to provide useful information and have fun. I did not get to take this gun out shooting is this video but I will get out and show it shooting it a future video. Some of my videos get pretty dry, like my 22 ammo review, but I am trying to get practical information across. Thanks for watching, and if you get a chance please check out some of my other videos. I'll try to get one a week out.
Michael Bell Quick question, I notice national magazine and triple K on the web, and I assume the magazines out of the new Texas based high standard would work. What do you find works best?
Miss ShadowWalker When I bought guns I always looked for ones offered with more than one magazine. All of my magazines are vintage. There are subtle differences between some of the models. I think as long as you tell them which model you have then they should work. If you do buy some after market mags please let us know how they work. What model and what features does your High Standard pistol have?
I have a sport king and field king both 4.5" barrels and wear adj sites. Both 1956 manufactured.
I LOVE my Supermatic Citation and everyone that shoots it makes the same face after they empty the first mag.
They are all very good pistols. I just bought a Triple K aftermarket mag to see if they work. Have not tried it yet. We'll see.
i have a 103 space gun with a U.S. stamp on it. .gramps used it when he was in competition.. always gets the most questions at the range.. and theyr simply amazed when i take out tennis balls at 100yds no prob :)
Just got a 1967 Supermatic Citation and it does not have original mags. Using triplek....getting FTF...
@@roboink Not unusual. High Standards are very choosy about how the magazine lips are formed. High Standards do not have feed ramps, so the magazines are critical to feeding. Your magazine needs to be "tuned up" Here is the tool you need. Works great, with a little trial and error your mags will be feeding fine.
www.ebay.com/itm/High-Standard-Magazine-Adjustment-Tool-Hi-Slant-Military-Grips-Made-in-USA/231719783755?epid=1039261329&hash=item35f3934d4b:g:6ggAAOSwA4dWHU1O
Best High Standard video out there, thx very informative!!!!
My step-son received one of the lever take down Sport King models from his grandfather. Lately I had a problem with jamming I found out the mags are the wrong ones for this gun I just ordered one from fromTriple K magazines I hope this fixes my problems. I really like shooting this gun when it works.
toddlfrank Please let us know how the Triple K magazines work. There are subtle differences in some of my magazines. I just bought guns with at least 2 original mags with each gun. I would like to know what people find when the try the Triple K mags.
I love those Pistols!!
Me too. Very comfortable in the hand.
i used th e 45 grip type in the navy,pisttol team, when i was a midshioman 1968
I have two of these great .22 pistols! One with the sliding dovetail barrel and one with the barrel stud. Was wondering why one had a barrel that wouldn't slide off.... Now I know, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting,there should be more videos like it,thanks.
+Brian Norton Thanks. Check out some of our other videos if you get a chance.
I have a Sport King built around 1970. Beautiful piece and never a problem. I wonder how those off brand magazine work out for these. I may just take it apart today and do a cleaning. I'll check back in and let you know if my barrel release button works as easily as the one in the vid. I wish! Great vid. Thanks.
+Glenn Hanson The barrel release will be stiff if it has not been used much. Clean and lube and it will smooth out. Please let me know if aftermarket mags work or don't work in your Sport King.
One thing you don't get into is the Delayed Blow Back extended breach and recessed bolt feature of the 51/ 52 Hi-STD Supermatic and Field King models. Field King not to be confused with the the Sport King although they did overlap when the factory moved from New Heartford. These 51/52 Hi-STD Browning designed delayed blow back semi-auto target 22Lr pistols died because they were too expensive to produce. They offered higher muzzle velocity and cleaner operation.
Needless to say the American Marine Core won the 1958 Olympics in this category using the 51/52 Browning designed Supermatic 22Lr pistol.
The Hi-STD 51/52 Supermatic and Field King were undoubtedly the BEST Browning designed 22Lr Target Pistol ever made better then the famous FN Browning productions .
Thanks for the info
Old video but very good info thank you.
Your welcome I forgot to mention the pistol was an early model Sport King.
I have a HD Hi Standard with a serialized wooden stock was used in the Army back in WWII....
Very cool.
me too
The "Supermatic" was only made between mid 1951 and 52 along the later model the "Field King" to about mid 1953 - Both had the recessed bolt for the delayed blow back feature - These are the only true Supermatics with exchangeable delayed blow back barrels.
At 10:10 that's a 1953 "Field King" with the delayed blow back feature - Could have been mislabeled as a "Sport King" when the plant was cutting manufacturing costs.
To cut costs, Hi-STD introduced the Sport King - Citation...etc models without the delayed Blow Back feature and added the Supermatic idiom for advertising.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Great video and collection of pistols. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
hey, just came across this video. Very helpful. I inherited an S-101 Supermatic with a long and short barrel from my uncle when he passed. Unfortunately, he was unable to really care for it towards the end and it has some minor surface rust. I was trying to determine how to swap barrels when I found this video. Unfortunately the barrel release is stuck but at least I now know how it is supposed to work. I am guessing some penetrating oil, some time and some persuasion will be necessary to remove and really clean the gun up. Hopefully she will be ready to rock in a few weeks.
Time and oil!!
Hey Micheal I'm back: Regarding the Hi-STD 22Lr Supermatic and Field King New Heartford 51/52 models with delayed blow back feature and interchangeable barrels; CCI Blazer STD velocity 1050 fps 40 grain ammo works great in them. DO NOT use Hi-Velocity 36 grain ammo as it will cause malfunctions and pound the pistol to death. ;o)
Thanks!
forgot to mention both of mine have the slide stop lever and the GD has the dovetail style barrel mount
I like having the slide stop.
Been much simpler to put the weapons down side by side and use a pointer to show differences
So helpful. I am eyeballing a Sport King at a local pawn shop for $400.
Check for the features you want. It should be in really nice shape for $400.
Remington BS bulk pack tried to grenade mine with a squib. Gun took it like a champ. Had to hammer a brass rod down the barrel to punch the bullet, and it's still shooting the 10 inch gong at 100. Thing is just silly. And now it's shooting cci.
They are great guns.
I've got one with the lever, but barrel weights are in the way (so I can't tell) and I've tried pull out and up. Does not move.
Sure I can do a cleaning rod or snake if I had to.
Seems to be all original as sturdy as heck, but going to need cleaning at some point. Guess either rubber mallet or short dowel and light hammer.
But remove weights first, I think, to see what its config is before I go mucking it up.
Plastic hammer might help.
I have the Supermatic Trophy and Citation.
Nice!
enjoyed it , i have a sport king with the shorter barrel - now you have me thinking about suppressor also
+Johnny Hall Numrich gun parts had the spare barrels. That way you can save your vintage barrel as original.
thank you mr. bell ill keep you posted on how it all goes and progresses ,i had not ever even considered a suppressor before but after you showed me how fine of a host the sport king is i think i will do it. now to save up the funds as i just spent my allowance on a .45 acp . i spend the money i save from not smoking cigs on things i want and it keeps me off cigs. 3 years now its worked fine. guitars guns fishing gear all with cig money , so ill order a barrel first , the sport king is at shop having a set of grips installed i purchased that fit terribly. im in rural north florida on acre but i have anti gunner neighbors that get excited even if i shoot gamo .22 air guns so silencer is perfect addition hehehe. again thanks for your fine video and collection of sport king and high standards. very best regards fine sir
My brother lives in Williston FL. He has a 20 acre sand pit he shoots in. Good luck on your build. Please check out out channel and other videos when you get a chance.
hey there mr. bell do you happen to need a safety side grip for any of you sport kings? i have orig. brown extra and what do you think is fair price for bbl. thread job on sport king?
$50-75 for threads. One of my HS's has a chip, let me check on that. Thanks.
Any idea where to look for extra mags? Need a couple for an SK-100.
ALSO, almost everything I'm seeing online is suggesting you NOT fire high power rounds in these things.
I think I would stick with .22 L , not LR or mini mag type ammo.
Triple K makes mags for some of these. I shoot a lot of 22lr suppressed in mine.
Only shoot the SV ammo. you will crack the frame if you use hp 22lr ammo. good luck
Great video. enjoyed it a lot. I have a flite king 22 short. I am looking for a 6 inch barrel. Had both barrels but the 6 inch over the years had been lost. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Thanks for the info. keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching!
Such an excellent video!
Thank you!
Very nice for plunking
Yep!
Thanks for the great information
Thanks for watching
What kind of price do you have on it?
What a great video, thanks!
I'd love to know how well the TripleK mags work---I have a Sport King that id like to get an extra mag for......
Thanks, I have never tried the TripleK mags. Sorry I can't help there. A pistol with extra original mags is a good selling point with vintage guns like these. If you do try the aftermarket mags, please share your experience here for others to see. Thanks for watching!
I have a 50's vintage Sport King, no locking slide, lever actuated lock for removing barrel . Alas, with a broken firing pin! I need an owner's manual and schematic/parts listing.
Numrich Gun Parts may help. They have the diagrams on their website and have a lot of vintage parts.
@@aemsziganti4243 I replaced my broken firing pin, it was easy! Pull off the slide, drive out a small pin that retains the firing pin, replace firing pin and put the retaining pin back in. Got my parts through Numrich.
Thanks for showing your unique collection very interesting Which Barrel is more accurate that you found the pinned Barrel or the one that just slides and snaps on and which barrel length and model I would imagine the longer ones would be more accurate
Both types of barrels lock down tight. Longer barrels give you a longer sight radius which would make the biggest difference in shooting these accurately for the average shooter.
I am about to inherit a High Standard Sport King Lightweight, the one at 4:15, I hope it's not a .22 short, seeing as I only saw a picture of it. Thanks for the info
They come in both
Very helpful video. Do you ever have issues with the mags falling out, or dovetailing with the original mag? If so, which does it the least? What ammo do you find fits these best? I have experienced modern ammo not fitting as well in vintage guns.
I have not had mags fall out. I try to keep the original mag with the specific gun. Mags do not interchange as well as you think they should. Federal bulk has a small slightly "pointy" projectile and works well for me in these pistols.
Very good video! Thank you sir.
Thanks.
I was very impressed with the accuracy from it. The one I have the grips are broken a little and I’m going to try and make my own from some scrap wood I have. I’m wondering if you knew where I could get aftermarket magazines or that pin barrel?
google it I found set for mine fast
Numrich Gun Parts for the barrel.
I have a vintage Sport King that I enjoy shooting very much. It is a great pistol to teach 1st timers with also. Thanks for this very informative video. Did you ever shoot at the Marriottsville Muzzle Loader shoots years ago? I seem to remember a Mike Bell from there.
+J.L. Roberts Must be another Mike Bell. There are three of us here in my small hometown.
+Michael Bell (mbell556) I see. You are the Mike of Bell Brass Cartridges, I assume? Is there a site which tells the history of that company or do you have a video which explains the same.
No, I am just a recently retired surgeon. My kids started me on this "video journey". I've been collecting, shooting and building guns for the last 25 years or so.
I have a model GB with both 7" and 4½" barrels. I think 46 or 47 manufacturer.
For me your video was very informative. ..I have a hd Olympic 101 (o-101) circa 1957. It came with 2 magazines that function poorly. It has been tough trying to find replacements. Everyone is out of stock. I'll try again beginning with Numrich and if you have suggestions I would appreciate them. Thanks for the video.
Is this a 22 short pistol? Is it the one with the unusual curved magazine? Search GunBroker every week or two and you might find what you need.
Hi Michael! Great video! I have my grandfather's High Standard Sport King, and a few questions...
1. Do you know of anywhere I can get left-handed grips? The thumb rest on the the left side of the gun makes it hard for a lefty!
2. How can I I find the year that mine was produced?
3.Do you know where I can find extra magazines?
4. Mine seems to be a competition model, has a very long barrel (without actually measuring maybe 7 1/4"). Do you know where I can find a different barrel to have threaded for a suppressor?
I'm pretty sure you actually answered all my questions in your video, but I am super hard of hearing...
Thank you for everything!
Thanks Daniel.
1) You may be able to get grips that are smooth on both sides, getting rid of the thumb rest. Look at GunBroker.
2) Google using the serial # and model to research the "date of manufacture"
3) Magazines may be found on GunBroker. Make sure they are for your specific model. Triple K also makes some. If you buy yhem from Brownell's and they don't fit, you can return them.
4) The barrel depends on if it has the stud . Numrich has the stud type of barrels. Otherwise you can keep searching on GunBroker for someone to put one up for bid.
Thanks for watching!
Love these pistols.
They are classic.
Great video. Thanks!
You're welcome.
Like the video, very well done, you know how the barrel release comes out of the front, Is it the pin just above, mine is sticking in when you reinstall the barrel. The whole gun was repaired after a fire, but incorrectly, and they even lost the slide stop on the right side, It's an olympic Thanks
I think so. Soak it with some penetrating oil and see if that loosens it up.
Hi I 'm looking how to clean my gun. My dad past I now own it. Can you help ??
Field strip by removing the barrel, then slide comes off. At this point just clean and lube everything you can get to with CLP or synthetic motor oil. Then reassemble. What model do you have?
@@MichaelBellmbell556 hi looks like model. HD Military Thanks I keep it unload and locked
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Great video. It did answer many questions. The category of these pistols is confusing to the beginner. I have my eye on one it’s been in my local gun shop for at least a year. Now I have additional info. So thank you.
I remember I glanced at it a few weeks ago and it had a ported barrel so I’m guessing it’s one of the higher end versions. However if I recall correctly it did say sport king on it. I’ll have to check it out again my next visit.
The only features I’m interested in are removable barrels and slide hold open. In California we can’t have suppressors so that’s a none issue in my case.
I’m guessing the higher end ones have all the same features as the mid range guns plus additional accessories. Heavy barrels with weights or longer Barrels etc.. is that correct?
I believe that is correct.
I looked at the pistol I mentioned yesterday it’s a field king
Heavy barrel with oval slot ports two one on each side, in a V configuration looking down the barrel on either side of the front sight. It has bolt release, and a slide off type barrel not the post/ stud type. 6 3/4 in. barrel and adjustable rear sight. It’s in very good to excellent condition.
Is the field king a step up from the sport king type ???
This one I’m looking at has the features I want.
Oh and it’s stamped f k. Or f d 101 on it
I have a dura matic m 101 , any way to get a new magazine or how to take the magazine apart to clean?
I have a mode E with bull barrel, very accurate, has holster wear on barrel and a small chip on one of the grips.
Do you know the history of this version, I was told they were used in military training
It is similar to the HD military model but does not have an exposed hammer that the military wanted on their model. Top of the line pistol.
is helpfull thanks Michael
Let me know how it goes.
Great video. I own an older Sport King model, the one without a right side slide release. I'm seeking replacement grips. Would you have suggestions as to were I could find grips to fit my pistol?
+Daryl Goebel I found barrels at Numrich Gun Parts.
Do you know where the magazine lips should be adjusted to? Should the lips touch the round or just shy of touching the round?
Not sure for the duramatic. Mine touch.
I have a sport king histandard 6k100 my safety pin went out how can I fix it
Inherited pistol in 22 LR On the side is stamped HI-STANDARD MODEL "A" . It is also stamped: MADE IN USA THE HIGH STANDARD MFG CO NEW HAVEN CONN. The barrel appears to be pinned and does not appear to have a bolt hold open feature. Trigger has grooves on it. The serial number starts with 916. It is used. Any idea where I can look for the value of this ?
It does hold open with the empty magazine inserted
Look on Gunbroker and see what folks are paying for similar pistols.
Hi Michael. Igot a High Standard Sport King, walnut grips , serial number ML 45027.
¿ An idea of date of manufacture?
Thanks a lot
1079-1980 I believe.
Thank you 👍
Thanks for watching.
hello, i subbed ya. i was left a #103 supermatic citation in mint condition and sent to H.S. to get checked out. has the muzzle brake that is held on with set screws, 2- sliding weights, 4- mags. the barrel is like 7"-8" barrel. with the stud. Question where can i buy a shorter barrel? thanks.
Which type of connection to the frame does it have? A stud or the channel? Numrich had the stud barrels for sale. I may have an extra one in the shop if they are all out. Do you want it threaded?
Hey Michael, I have a Hi Standard 22 long rifle model GB that my father owned and it hasn't been fired for several decades. I inspected it for use but it appeared that there were some inside parts missing. Would you know where I could locate a schematic to assist in bringing this piece back to usable condition?
Numerich gun parts.
the slide barrels are the new one's and are nothing like the original. The ones with studs are originals before Hi Standard was bought out.
The stud barrels are the ones Numrich gun parts has as extras.
Slide Barrels are the Original.... Pin is the Cheaper Barrel.. Get your facts Straight.
I had a High Standard Trophy Matic in the early 80s. On sandbag rest if would shoot almost hole through hole at 25 yards and I used Federal Copper Point high velocity ammo. High Standard went BK and went to Texas. Texas H.S. produced nothing but junk after that and accuracy was so bad that a Ruger .22 would out shoot it.
All of mine are older vintage guns.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 Yes they are. Very nice indeed.
very informative video. love it. I inherit a High standard Victor from my dad and from some document stuck in his old gun case, it was bought in the USA around 1970s. (I'm in Thailand, BTW). it still shoot great except some brand of ammo feed high and stuck. seems like when the slide was not recoiled (like after dryfire or after a dud), it need a lot of force to pull the slide. is this normal? appreciate any suggestion. about 7 years ago, bought a barrel weight for victor from a website but it won't fit. screw slot seems to misalign or the weight was intended for the newer reproduction.
Do not dryfire these pistols. As far as the ammo, pick the brand that works the best for your pistol and just use that. Make sure you clean and lube the gun well before firing and see if it still sticks after a dud, but again, do not dryfire.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 thanks for your reply. I wasn"t clear previously. usually I put spent casing or snapcap in the chamber. question, do u usually store the pistol cocked or uncocked
Cocked.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 thanks
Hey I have a sport king model and the trigger won't reset anyone know how to fix it? It works great but you have to push the trigger forward after each shot any idea?
I would guess the trigger spring is broken or out of place. Look at Numerich gun parts.
Hello Michael, I really enjoyed your video!! I was wondering what a Hi Standard GE in awesome shape may be worth?I know it is highly desired in the Hi Standard Collectors realm. I understand they only made 2900 GE models. would you have any idea of its value?
I would think between $800-$1,600 depending on condition and if you have the 2 barrel set box and papers.
now it's probably 41500-2000
Do you have any recommendations on purchasing new magazines? I have a dura-matic
I always looked for pistols that came with extra original mags.
Great Video, It is very difficult to get information on these guns. I recently bought a Supermatic Trophy. However, there seems to be three Models, ie 103, 106 and 107. How can I tell which model I have as it is not marked anywhere. Thanks, Paul
All of mine are marked on the frame.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 : Thanks for the response, but this one is not marked anywhere. My gunsmith says that it is early 64 and still in great shape. I'll try to send a photo soon.
@@paulroberts7882 OK
I will let you know Michael
Yes, a 22 short. A strong slant or angle but not curved
Should be able to find mags on GunBroker if you keep looking. Good luck.
I just got a high standard m-103 sport king with the standard barrel and a 17in barrel with a metal stock. Have you ever seen one with a rifle barrel and metal stock option? I've been looking and can't find anything.
No. Wow. I would love to see that. If you are ever in eastern NC we can do a video review of that.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 i wish I could post pics.
@@MichaelBellmbell556 if i were around, I definitely would. I'm on lousyana.🙁
Mike , good video, anyway can you help me find parts, magazines. I love the one I have , but I learned somethings, I broke the firing pin soon as I shot a cci mini mag. So all subsonic now, but parts are hard to find.
I would keep an eye on GunBroker. Numrich had some parts and that is where I picked up extra barrels to have shortened and threaded.
brownells i HAVE MAG ON WAY FOR LESS THAN $35 ORDERED YESTERDAY BRAND NEW.
nice video but I shot competition with a hi standard I sold it because I found that it jammed a lot now I just plink with a walther P22 which jams less but I don't think that any 22 auto is free from jamming
+George Ryans Look at my 22 ammo video if you get a chance. Try different ammo. You might find that a certain "type" will function more reliably in each firearm.
The lips on the magazine can be adjusted for that.
@@bobjones263 Correct the Mags are the feeding problem
Are these some hi dollar .22Lr pistols ? I believe they are on the expensive side !!!! They favor and look a lot like the Browning Buck Mark .22LR pistols !!!
They are high quality vintage pistols. More similar to the old colts and Brownings of their time. They are very ergonomic and comfortable to shoot and easy to take apart and clean.
Michael, I have the sport king with the stud barrel. I disassembled and cleaned it. After it sat a couple of days, the trigger is stiff and won't spring back after pulling the trigger. I have to push the trigger back out for it to cock again. Can you tell me what you think would cause this? Thanks! Do you have an email I can contact you?
I will look at mine and see if I can come up with a possibility.
email mbell@ec,rr,com